Brother Xl 3500T Quick Start Guide

Operation manual

Manuel d’instructions

Manual de instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken,

including the following:

Please read all instructions before using.

DANGER -

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

The machine should never be left unattended while plugged in. Always unplug the

machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING -

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or personal injury:

1. This product should be used only for its intended purpose. Caution is necessary

when the machine is used by or near children.

2. Operate this machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use

only accessories recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3. Never operate this machine or AC adapter if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is

not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.

Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for

examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4. Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation

openings of the machine free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is

being administered.

8. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord, and

carefully remove from the electrical wall outlet.

9. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is intended for household use.

ENGLISH

FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA

AND CYPRUS ONLY

If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug, then please read the

following.

IMPORTANT

If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment,

it should be cut off and an appropriate three-pin plug fitted. With alternative plugs, an

approved fuse must be fitted in the plug.

NOTE

The plug served from the main lead must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible

cords is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet. In the event of replacing the plug

fuse, use a fuse approved by ASTA to BS 1362, i.e., carrying the mark, rating as

marked on the plug.

Always replace the fuse cover, never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted.

WARNING

DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED

WITH THE LETTER ‘E’, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR

GREEN AND YELLOW.

The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue Neutral

Brown Live

As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may not correspond

with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter ‘N’ or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked

with the letter ‘L’ or coloured red or brown.

Important (in the United Kingdom)

- Mains Supply (AC 230/240V, 50Hz only)

- DO NOT cut off the mains plug from equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable

for the power point in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point,

then obtain an appropriate safety-approved extension lead or consult your dealer.

- BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally

fitted, and to replace the fuse cover.

- If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, be sure to remove the fuse and dispose of

the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection

to the mains supply.

CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING

OUR MACHINE

Your machine is the latest addition to the exciting world of home embroidery.

To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you read the manual before using.

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

For safe operation

1. Do not touch the thread cartridge or design frame while embroidering.

2. Remember to unplug the AC adapter:

• after each use

• when a power failure occurs during use

• when maintaining the machine

• when leaving the machine unattended

3. Do not use an AC adapter other than the models specified for this machine.

4. Plug the AC adapter directly into the wall outlet. Do not use extension cords.

5. Always be sure to turn off the power switch when inserting and removing the

embroidery design cassette. Do not remove the embroidery design cassette from

the slot while the machine is running. (Please follow the instructions outlined in

this instruction manual.)

For a longer service life

1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do

not use or store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot

objects.

2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the outer case. Benzene, thinner, and

scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used.

3. Use caution in order to avoid dropping or hitting the machine or AC adapter.

For repair or adjustment

In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the

troubleshooting table in the back of this manual to inspect the machine yourself. If the

problem persists, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

• Please note that specifications and external appearance are subject to change

for improvement without notice.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on choosing this embroidery machine!

With your new machine, you can quickly and easily embroider appliqués for your clothes, book bags, or

anything else you can imagine. Using the wide range of thread colors available, you can sew embroidery

from any of the built-in patterns. There are also many other patterns available on design cassettes sold

separately.

After embroidering the appliqué, you can cut it out and iron it onto anything made of fabric, using the

enclosed iron-on adhesive film. You can also attach it to other objects, using commercially available

double-sided tape. There are many washable fabric adhesives available at your local craft retailer.

Visit www.brother.com for more project ideas.

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Contents

Chapter 1

Before You Start....................................................1

Unpacking ................................................................................................. 1

Supplies ..................................................................................................... 2

Basic supplies ................................................................................................................... 2

Optional supplies.............................................................................................................. 2

Important parts.......................................................................................... 3

Machine ........................................................................................................................... 3

Operation keys ................................................................................................................. 3

LCD display ...................................................................................................................... 4

Design frame ....................................................................................................................4

Thread cartridge................................................................................................................4

Useful vocabulary...................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2

Overview and Patterns..........................................7

Overview................................................................................................... 7

Types of patterns ....................................................................................... 8

Reading the pattern list.............................................................................. 8

Chapter 3

Making an Embroidered Appliqué.........................9

Making an embroidered appliqué from a one-point pattern ...................... 9

Step 1

Getting ready .................................................................................. 9

Step 2

Starting up the machine ................................................................ 11

Step 3

Selecting the pattern ..................................................................... 11

Step 4

Inserting the thread cartridge and design frame............................ 13

Step 5

Embroidering the appliqué ............................................................ 17

Step 6

Selecting the next operation.......................................................... 20

Step 7

Finishing the appliqué ................................................................... 21

Step 8

Attaching the appliqué .................................................................. 23

Chenille embroidery................................................................................ 25

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CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 INDEX Chapter 6

Working with text (when a frame or template pattern is selected).......... 27

Entering text.................................................................................................................... 28

Changing the text............................................................................................................ 31

Checking the text ............................................................................................................ 32

Chapter 4

Additional Operations......................................... 33

Selecting a pattern from a Design cassette .............................................. 33

Saving a pattern....................................................................................... 34

If a pattern has not yet been saved in the selected pocket: .............................................. 35

If a pattern has already been saved in the selected pocket:.............................................. 35

Retrieving a saved pattern ....................................................................... 37

Checking the text in a saved pattern................................................................................ 39

Editing the text in a saved pattern ........................................................... 40

Stopping and continuing embroidering.................................................... 41

Continuing embroidering after your machine is turned off .............................................. 43

Removing the design frame ..................................................................... 44

Pulling the thread end out of the cartridge.............................................. 45

Changing the contrast of the LCD display ............................................... 47

If the safety mechanism was activated..................................................... 48

Chapter 5

Appendix............................................................. 49

Cleaning precautions............................................................................... 49

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 49

Error screens............................................................................................ 50

Specifications .......................................................................................... 52

Index ....................................................................................................... 53

Chapter 6

Quick Reference Guide.......................................55

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Before You Start

Before using your machine, read the information in this chapter to fully understand how to use it.

UNPACKING

Machine

Included accessories

AC adapter

For 120 V areas For 230 V areas 15 Pre-filled thread cartridges

(15 individual thread colors)

2 Design frames

10 Pre-cut design fabrics (4 white, 3 beige & 3 gray)

10 Iron-on adhesives Scissors Operation manual Pattern list

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SUPPLIES

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SUPPLIES

Additional pre-cut design fabrics and thread cartridges can be purchased at your nearest Brother

retailer. The optional design cassettes that are also available provide a large selection of embroidery

patterns.

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Basic supplies

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Optional supplies

Pre-filled thread cartridges

(Visit www.brother.com for a complete listing.)

Pre-cut design fabrics with iron-on adhesives

Design cassettes

(Visit www.brother.com for a complete listing.)

CAUTION

• Only use Brother “AppliquéStation” supplies with this machine. Check to be sure that the

supplies have the mark or “for AppliquéStation” on them.

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IMPORTANT PARTS

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IMPORTANT PARTS

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Machine

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Operation keys

Top

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LCD display

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Operation keys

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Slot for an optional design cassette

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Thread cartridge release button ( )

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Thread cartridge slot

6Design frame mounting bracket (inside the

machine)

7Design frame slot

8Design frame positioning line

9AC adapter connector

0Needle position adjustment dial

Back Bottom

key

Press this key to turn the machine on or off.

key

Press this key to set the design frame for removal

from the machine.

key

Press this key to start or stop embroidering.

, , & keys

Press these keys to make a choice (for example,

to find the pattern or letter that you want).

key

Press this key to confirm the choice (for

example, to select the chosen pattern or letter).

key

Press this key to return to the previous screen.

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LCD display

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Design frame

The A side of the design frame is white, and the B side is gray.

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Thread cartridge

1This indicator light appears when a category or

pattern from the design cassette is selected.

2This indicator light appears when the part of the

pattern that is displayed or being sewn will have a

chenille texture. (For more details, see page 25.)

3Patterns and instructions appear in this part of the

LCD display.

4The chosen pattern or letter is highlighted.

5If , ,  or  appears, press the , ,

or key to display more information,

patterns or letters.

1Design frame mount

2Pre-cut design fabric pins

3Frame-opening tabs

4Frame side marks

1Thread color ID number (The color of the label

corresponds to the color of the thread.)

2Look in this window to see how much thread is left

in the cartridge.

3Guide

4Needle

5Presser foot

6Thread (Normally 3/4” to 1” (2 to 3 cm) of thread

should hang out of the bottom of the cartridge.)

7Needle guard cap

WARNING

To prevent injuries, keep the needle guard cap over the needle when the thread cartridge is

not being used. Also, do not try to disassemble the thread cartridges.

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USEFUL VOCABULARY

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USEFUL VOCABULARY

Below is a handy reference list of terms used in this manual.

Character A letter, number or symbol

Font A style of characters

Highlight The darker part of the screen that shows a selection

Jump stitches Stitches that connect the ending point of one part of the pattern to the starting

point of another part of the pattern when sewing different parts of the pattern

with the same color

Chenille Embroidery made of looped threads, similar to a terry cloth towel

Pocket Computer memory area in the machine where a pattern can be stored

Right side The front of the embroidery

ROM Readable Optic Memory

Wrong side The back of the embroidery

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Chapter 2

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Overview and Patterns

This chapter gives a simple overview on how to embroider an appliqué, and describes the different types

of patterns that can be embroidered.

OVERVIEW

The following is a general description of how to make an embroidered appliqué.

1From the pattern list, select which pattern to embroider.

2Connect the AC adapter. Place the pre-cut design fabric in the design frame.

3Start up this machine.

4Use the operation keys to select the pattern.

5Insert the thread cartridge and design frame following the on-screen instructions.

6Embroider the appliqué, changing the thread cartridge for each color.

7After the embroidery is finished, remove the thread cartridge.

8Remove the design frame from the mounting bracket, and then take the appliqué out of the frame.

9Use the iron-on adhesive film to secure the threads in the appliqué fabric.

0Cut off any extra threads, and then cut out the appliqué in any shape you want.

AAttach the appliqué to your favorite garment.

NOTE

• Each item listed above is described in greater detail in Chapter 3 Making an Embroidered

Appliqué. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 to learn how to make an embroidered

appliqué.

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TYPES OF PATTERNS

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TYPES OF PATTERNS

This machine can embroider three types of patterns. Check the enclosed pattern list for samples and

thread color ID numbers.

READING THE PATTERN LIST

The pattern list shows you samples of the embroidery patterns. It also shows you where you can find the

pattern you want and helps you decide if you have all the thread colors needed. The symbols and numbers

in the pattern list are explained below.

Pattern list (example)

1Category icon shown in the LCD display

2Type of patterns in the category

3Sample of the embroidery

4Pattern number

5“ ” means that part of the pattern is embroidered with the chenille texture. (See page 25.)

6Thread color ID numbers in the sewing order

7Side of design frame used with the thread color

8Total number of patterns in the category

One-point patterns These patterns are small designs that can be embroidered as they

appear.

Frame patterns These patterns are made up of a frame and text that you can enter.

The mark in the pattern shows where text can be added.

Template patterns These patterns are made up of 1 to 4 lines of text that you can

enter. The mark in the pattern shows where text can be

added.

NOTE

• The number of letters that can be entered into frame and template patterns depends on

the pattern and the selected font. Also, some patterns can only be used with certain fonts.

NOTE

• A pattern list is included with each optional design cassette.

• The layout and contents of the pattern list may change without notice. (Check our Web

site for the latest updates: www.brother.com)

1: 800 (A)

2: 085 (B)

3: 513 (A)

One-point patterns No.01

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Chapter 3

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Making an Embroidered Appliqué

This chapter gives details on each step that you should follow to embroider an appliqué and how to iron

it on. In the section Making an embroidered appliqué from a one-point pattern, we will practice making

an appliqué from a one-point pattern. Since text can be added to frame and template patterns, the section

Working with text (when a frame or template pattern is selected) explains how to enter the text.

MAKING AN EMBROIDERED APPLIQUÉ FROM A ONE-POINT PATTERN

As an example, the following procedure describes how to embroider (pattern number 03) of the

built-in pattern category . For pattern numbers and samples, refer to the pattern list.

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1. Getting ready

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Insert the plug on the AC

adapter cord into the

connector on the back of the

machine.

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Plug the adapter into an

electrical wall outlet.

WARNING

Use only the enclosed AC adapter, designed exclusively for this machine. If the machine will

not be used for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter.

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Place the pre-cut design fabric in the design frame.

Putting the pre-cut design fabric in the design frame

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11Lift up side A of the design frame.

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22Place the pre-cut design fabric in the

design frame so the side that will be the

front of the embroidery faces up.

Either side of the pre-cut design fabric can

used as the front of the embroidery.

Hook the holes in the design fabric onto the

pins on side B of the design frame.

1Side A (white)

2Side that will be the front of the embroidery

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33Snap the design frame closed at the

two places shown.

The maximum embroidering area is

6  6 cm. However, the actual size of the

embroidery will depend on the pattern selected.

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CAUTION

• Do not embroider onto anything other than the pre-cut design fabrics designed

exclusively for this machine.

• The smoother (leather-like) side of the pre-cut design fabric may shrink or become

wrinkled if it gets wet.

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2. Starting up the machine

1

Press the key to turn on the machine.

The screen shown at the right appears on the LCD

display.

2

Press the key.

The design frame holder moves to its starting point.

Next, the start-up animation appears on the LCD

display. Then, a screen showing the various

pattern categories appears. (The icons in the

screens that appear may be slightly different than those shown in this manual.)

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3. Selecting the pattern

1

The pattern categories are displayed.

As long as  or  appears, more pattern

categories can be displayed.

2

Press the or key until the

category for the pattern that you want is

highlighted.

For this example, highlight .

Key information

• To skip the animation, press any key.

NOTE

• The design frame holder will make an obvious noise while moving. This is normal and

does not mean that the machine is broken.

• If it is hard to read the screen, change the contrast of the LCD display. (For more details,

see page 47.)

• To turn the machine off, press the key again.

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Press the key.

The patterns in the category chosen in step 2

appear.

1Total number of patterns in the category

2Number of the highlighted pattern

3This indicator appears if the selected pattern is

embroidered with the chenille texture.

4Patterns in the chosen category

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Press the or key until the pattern

that you want is highlighted.

For this example, highlight (pattern number

03). (The pattern icons and total number of

patterns that appear may be slightly different than

the one shown at the right.)

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Press the key.

The embroidering animation appears on the LCD

display. Then, the screen shown at the right

appears.

NOTE

• For details about the patterns, check the pattern list, and see the section Overview and

Patterns on page 7.

• To select a pattern that was previously saved to a memory pocket, highlight . For

details, see the section Retrieving a saved pattern on page 37.

• To select a pattern from a design cassette, see page 33.

NOTE

• For details about the patterns, check the pattern list, and see the section Overview and

Patterns on page 7.

Key information

• To go back to the pattern categories, press the key.

Key information

• To skip the animation, press any key.

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4. Inserting the thread cartridge and design frame

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The first thread color ID number and

the first part of the pattern that will be

embroidered are shown in the LCD

display.

1Thread color ID number

2Total number of thread colors used in the pattern

3Number showing the order of the thread color being

used

4The part of the pattern that will currently be

embroidered

5This indicator appears if the part of the pattern that is displayed will be embroidered with the chenille

texture.

6See Key information below.

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Insert the thread cartridge with the

corresponding color ID number shown

in the LCD display.

1Thread color ID number

NOTE

• If a frame or template pattern was selected, you would now select the font and type in

the text. For details, see the section Working with text (when a frame or template pattern

is selected) on page 27.

NOTE

• When embroidering text in frame or template patterns, “ ” appears instead of the

thread color ID number. This means that you can use any thread color.

Key information

• To go back to the previous screen, press the key.

• To skip or move around within a stitch area or advance to the next thread color, press the

key. (For details, see the section Stopping and continuing embroidering on

page 41.)

• To stop embroidering and move forward to the end, press the key. (For details, see

the section Selecting the next operation on page 20.)

• To advance to the step where the design frame is inserted, press the or key. (For

details, see the section Inserting the design frame on page 16.)

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Inserting a thread cartridge

11

11Hold the thread cartridge as shown in the

diagram, and then align the guide on the thread

cartridge with the groove in the thread cartridge

slot.

1Guide

2Groove

22

22Slide the thread

cartridge into the

thread cartridge slot.

33

33Swing down the back end of the thread cartridge

until it locks in place.

1

2

NOTE

• Be sure to take the needle guard cap off the

needle before inserting the thread cartridge.

• Check that about 3/4” to 1” (2 to 3 cm) of

thread hangs out of the bottom of the

cartridge. If it does not, see the section

Pulling the thread end out of the cartridge on

page 45.

CAUTION

• Insert the thread cartridge after selecting the pattern and when the screen showing

the thread ID number appears.

• Before inserting the thread cartridge, make sure there is enough thread in it. Plan

ahead when sewing chenille texture embroidery, since it uses more thread than

standard embroidery.

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A screen appears, showing which side

of the design frame should face up.

Removing the thread cartridge

11

11Press the thread cartridge release button ( ).

The thread is automatically cut and the back end of the thread cartridge pops up.

22

22Slide out the thread cartridge.

NOTE

• If chenille texture embroidery is being sewn,

the screen shown at the right appears. (See

the section Chenille embroidery on

page 25.)

Key information

• To go back to the previous screen, press the key.

CAUTION

• Be sure to press the thread cartridge release button ( ) before trying to take out

the thread cartridge. Do not try removing the thread cartridge without pressing the

thread cartridge release button ( ) first, otherwise the cartridge may be damaged.

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Insert the design frame with the side shown in the screen facing up.

Inserting the design frame

11

11Check the screen to see which side of the design frame should face up.

22

22Line up the right side of the design frame

with the line on the machine at the design

frame slot.

1Line

33

33Insert the mount on the design frame into the

design frame mounting bracket inside the

machine.

2Design frame mount

3Design frame mounting bracket

4Frame side marks (A or B)

When the screen shown above appears,

insert the design frame with side A facing

up.

When the screen shown above appears,

insert the design frame with side B facing

up.

1

2

3

4

CAUTION

• Make sure that the design frame is

inserted correctly, otherwise the

embroidery may not be sewn correctly or

thread cartridge may break.

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5. Embroidering the appliqué

Before embroidering, check that the thread cartridge and design frame are correctly inserted.

1

Press the key.

The part of the pattern shown on the LCD display

is embroidered.

Removing the design frame

11

11Pull the design frame straight out.

CAUTION

• Before pulling out the design frame, remove the thread cartridge, and make sure that the

design frame has moved to its starting point so it can be taken out.

NOTE

• When embroidering is finished or while sewing chenille embroidery, the design frame

automatically moves so that it can be taken out after the thread cartridge is removed. (See

the section Chenille embroidery on page 25.) If you want to stop embroidering and take

out the design frame, follow the instructions in the section Removing the design frame on

page 44.

Key information

• To stop embroidering, press the key. After sewing a few stitches, the machine will

stop.

• To continue embroidering, press the key.

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When the machine is finished

embroidering the part of the pattern

shown on the LCD display, it

automatically stops and the screen

shown at the right appears.

3

Press the thread cartridge release

button ( ), and then remove the

thread cartridge.

(See the section Removing the thread cartridge on

page 15.)

4

The next thread color ID number and

the next part of the pattern are shown in

the LCD display.

CAUTION

• Be sure to insert the design frame before pressing the key.

• If the key is pressed without a thread

cartridge inserted, the warning screen

shown at the right appears. Insert the thread

cartridge.

• If the thread cartridge runs out of thread or

the thread breaks, embroidering will not

automatically stop. Press the key, and then fix the problem. (See Stopping and

continuing embroidering on page 41.)

WARNING

The thread cartridge and design frame move while the embroidery is being sewn. For that

reason, do not touch the thread cartridge or design frame, prevent them from moving in any

way, or press the thread cartridge release button ( ) while embroidering; otherwise, the

machine or thread cartridge may break.

CAUTION

• Be sure to wait until embroidering is finished before removing the thread cartridge.

First color to be embroidered

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Insert the next thread cartridge.

A screen appears, showing which side of the

design frame should face up.

6

Check that the design frame is inserted

with the side shown in the screen facing

up, and then press the key.

The part of the pattern shown on the LCD display

is embroidered.

If the pattern uses many thread colors, repeat steps 2 through 6 until all parts of the pattern are

embroidered.

NOTE

• If chenille embroidery is being sewn, the

screen shown at the right appears.

• If the screen changes as shown below:

1. After the thread cartridge is removed, the design frame automatically moves to its

starting point so that it can be taken out.

2. Pull out the design frame, and then insert it with the side shown in the screen facing

up. (See the section Chenille embroidery on page 25.)

When the screen changes as

shown above, insert the design

frame with side A facing up

.

When the screen changes as

shown above, insert the design

frame with side B facing up

.

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When the machine is finished

embroidering, it automatically stops and

the screen shown at the right appears.

8

Remove the thread cartridge.

The design frame moves back to its starting point

so it can be removed. After the final animation is

displayed, the screen shown at the right appears.

9

Pull out the design frame. Then, take the

pre-cut design fabric out of the frame.

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6. Selecting the next operation

To embroider the same pattern again

Press the key until is highlighted, and then press the key. The screen shown on

page 13 under Inserting the thread cartridge and design frame appears. Repeat the steps to

embroider the same pattern.

To save the pattern

Press the or key until is highlighted, and then press the key. For more details,

see the section Saving a pattern on page 34.

To embroider a different pattern

Press the key until is highlighted, and then press the key. The screen shown on

page 11 under Selecting the pattern appears. Repeat the steps to embroider a different pattern.

To finish using the machine

Press the key.

Key information

• To skip the animation, press any key.

CAUTION

• Be sure to follow the correct procedure for removing the thread cartridge before

removing the design frame, otherwise the stitching may be damaged. (See the section

Removing the thread cartridge on page 15 and Removing the design frame on page 17.)

Finished embroidery

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7. Finishing the appliqué

In order to prevent threads from being pulled out, attach the iron-on adhesive film to the wrong side

of the embroidery. Then, cut the embroidery into any shape you want.

1

Place the right side of the embroidery face

down. Then, completely cover the threads

with the iron-on adhesive, making sure that

the printed backing paper faces up.

Make sure that the backing paper is on the top.

1Ironing board

2Pre-cut design fabric (wrong side facing up)

3Iron-on adhesive (printed backing paper facing up)

2

Be sure to heat the iron to a medium

temperature of 285 to 320 F (140 to 160

C) and not to use the steam setting. Then,

press the iron down for 30 to 40 seconds on

the backing paper of the iron-on adhesive.

CAUTION

• Before the iron-on adhesive film is attached, the embroidery threads can easily be pulled

out. Be careful not to pull them out.

NOTE

• A reference line of stitching is sewn around the

pattern so the pattern can be cut out more easily.

1Reference line of stitching (line that shows how to

cut out the embroidery)

• The reference line may not be sewn around all

patterns.

• If you do not want to cut out the embroidery

along the reference line, carefully take out the reference line threads before ironing on

the adhesive film.

NOTE

• If some of the adhesive melts onto the iron, wait until the iron cools down, and then peel

off the adhesive.

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2

3

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After the design fabric cools down

completely, cut off any extra threads.

1Extra thread

4

Peel the backing paper off the back of the

appliqué.

5

Cut out the appliqué.

Cut out the embroidery either along the reference line

or in any shape you want.

WARNING

• Be very careful when using the iron since it is very hot and can cause burns.

• During or after ironing the pre-cut design fabric, wait until the fabric has cooled down

before touching it.

NOTE

• The extra threads can be cut off before attaching the iron-on adhesive. But, since the

embroidery threads can easily be pulled out, be careful not to pull them out.

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8. Attaching the appliqué

To ensure that an iron-on appliqué will not come off after repeated washings, sew it to the fabric

either by hand or with a sewing machine.

To iron on the appliqué:

1

Place the appliqué right side up on the

fabric at the place where you want to attach

it. Then, place an extra piece of cloth over

the embroidery to protect it.

Be sure to iron on a hard surface, like an ironing board.

1Ironing board

2Fabric

3Appliqué

4Extra piece of cloth

2

Be sure to heat the iron to a medium

temperature of 285 to 320 F (140 to 160

C) and do not use the steam setting. Then, use both hands to press the iron

down hard for 20 to 30 seconds on the extra piece of cloth covering the

appliqué.

If the appliqué did not attach well to the fabric, iron it from the back.

CAUTION

• When cutting out the embroidery in any shape you want, cut at least 3/16” (5 mm) away

from the edge of the embroidery. If you cut too close to the embroidery, you might cut

the embroidery threads.

• When cutting along the reference line, cut outside of the reference line. Do not cut inside

the reference line.

• If the iron-on adhesive film did not completely attach to the appliqué and must be ironed

on again, make sure that the film is covered by the backing paper. Place the backing

paper on top of the film with the printed side of the backing paper facing up.

WARNING

• Be very careful when using the iron since it is very hot and can cause burns.

• During or after ironing the pre-cut design fabric, wait until the fabric has cooled down

before touching it, otherwise you may be burned.

• After ironing on the appliqué, wait until it cools down completely (about 20 minutes)

before folding it or pulling on it.

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2

3

4

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To attach the appliqué like a sticker:

Attach a piece of commercially available double-sided tape to the back of the applique. Then, attach

it to anything you want.

CAUTION

• Do not attach the appliqué to fabric that may be damaged when ironed at a medium

temperature for a certain amount of time.

• Do not attach the appliqué to water-proofed, stretch or furry fabric.

• The appliqué will not attach to wet or damp fabric. Be sure to dry the fabric first.

• Do not dry clean the appliqué.

• Sew the appliqué onto sweaters and other knitted items.

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CHENILLE EMBROIDERY

This section gives additional details on chenille embroidery.

Parts of certain patterns that can be embroidered with the

machine are designed to be sewn with a chenille texture.

The chenille texture is made of looped threads and looks

like a terry cloth towel. When sewing chenille

embroidery, be sure to insert the design frame with side B

facing up.

When a chenille pattern is selected:

When sewing chenille embroidery, the side of the design frame facing up will have to be changed

from side B to side A or from side A to side B. After replacing the thread cartridge, check that the

design frame is installed correctly.

For the sample pattern list information at the right, the

embroidery would be sewn as described below.

1

Insert the thread cartridge for the first

color (800). After the screen shown at

the right appears, insert the design

frame with side B facing up, and then

press the key.

2

After the first color is embroidered and the machine stops automatically,

press the thread cartridge release button ( ) to cut the thread, and then

remove the thread cartridge. (See the section Removing the thread

cartridge on page 15).

NOTE

• In this manual, “chenille embroidery” is embroidery with sections that are sewn with a

chenille texture.

• In the pattern list, “ ” means that part of the pattern is embroidered with the

chenille texture.

Chenille embroidery

1: (800)B

2: (124) A

3: (323)B

Example:

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Insert the thread cartridge for the second color

(124). After the screen shown at the right

appears, insert the design frame with side A

facing up, and then press the key.

4

After the second color is embroidered and the machine automatically

stops, remove the thread cartridge.

5

Insert the thread cartridge for the third color

(323). After the screen shown at the right appears,

insert the design frame with side B facing up, and

then press the key.

6

After the third color is embroidered and the machine automatically stops,

continue with the steps in the section Finishing the appliqué on page 21 to

finish making the appliqué.

NOTE

• The parts of the patterns that will be sewn with the chenille texture are pre-set. Also, the

built-in fonts cannot be sewn with the chenille texture.

• Sewing chenille embroidery uses a lot of thread. Make sure that there is enough thread

left in the cartridge before sewing chenille embroidery.

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WORKING WITH TEXT (WHEN A FRAME OR TEMPLATE

PATTERN IS SELECTED)

With frame and template patterns, you can enter text and select the font that will be used for

embroidering. The mark in the pattern list and on the LCD display shows where text can be

added. The number of lines and characters that can be entered depends on the pattern selected.

The following two fonts are available in two sizes.

CAUTION

• Template patterns are embroidery that have only text. If no text is entered, the embroidery

cannot be sewn.

Large (about 10 mm high)

Satin stitches

Small (about 7 mm high)

Straight stitches

(Sewn image) (Sewn image)

NOTE

• For a list of characters that can be entered, see page 29.

CAUTION

• All text appearing in the same line must have the same font. But, each line in a template

with more than one line can have different fonts.

• All text appearing in the same line must have the same size. But, each line in a template

with more than one line can have different sizes.

• With some patterns, the large fonts cannot be chosen.

• The number of letters that can be entered within depends on the pattern and the

selected font and text size.

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Entering text

After a template pattern is selected, the screen

shown at the right appears so that you can choose

the font and text size.

1Number of the line of text being entered

2Shows which line of the total number of lines of text is

being entered

3Fonts and text sizes that are available

1

Press the or key until the font and

text size that you want is highlighted.

2

Press the key.

The screen shown at the right appears.

1Select this icon to check the entered text. (For details,

see the section Checking the text on page 32.)

2Select this icon to delete a character. (For details, see

the section Changing the text on page 31.)

3Select this icon to quit entering the text.

4Characters that are available

5Number of the line of text being entered

6Text that has been entered

3

Press the or key until the

character that you want to enter is

highlighted.

To select another set of characters,

press the or key until the

characters you want appear.

NOTE

• The large fonts cannot be chosen with some patterns. With those patterns,

will not appear.

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5

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The following are the sets of available characters in the two fonts shown below.

Example: To enter “Star ”

1Press the or key until either or

is highlighted, and then press the

key.

2Press the key until “S” is highlighted, and

then press the key.

3Press the or key until the lowercase

letters appear.

4Press the key until “t” is highlighted, and

then press the key.

5Press the key until “a” is highlighted, and

then press the key.

Key information

• To go back to change the font or text size, press the key. If any text has been entered,

it is erased when you change the font and text size.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWUXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwuxyz

0123456789

(space) & ? ! ( ) ’, . – / _ @  

ÄÅÂÆÑÖØÇÜäàåâæëèéêñöòøìçüùß

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWUXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwuxyz

0123456789

(space) & ? ! ( ) ’, . – / _ @  

ÄÅÂÆÑÖØÇÜäàåâæëèéêñöòøìçüùß

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6Press the key until “r” is highlighted, and

then press the key.

7Press the or key until the symbols

appear.

8Press the key until “” is highlighted, and

then press the key.

9After all the text is entered, press the or

key until is highlighted, and then press the

key.

0If the pattern has two or more marks, the

screen shown at the right appears. Repeat steps

1 to 9 to enter the next line of text.

NOTE

• If the screen shown at the right appears, no

more characters can be entered. Press the

key to go back to the text. Then, change

the text to make it shorter (see the section

Changing the text on page 31), select a

smaller text size, or quit entering text.

Key information

• If you do not want to enter another line of text, press the or key until is

highlighted, and then press the key.

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WORKING WITH TEXT (WHEN A FRAME OR TEMPLATE PATTERN IS SELECTED)

CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 INDEX Chapter 6

AAfter all of the text is entered, the embroidering

animation appears on the LCD display. Then,

the screen shown on page 13 under Inserting

the thread cartridge and design frame appears.

Continue in same way that a one-point pattern

is embroidered.

When it is time to embroider a line of text

( ), the machine stops and a screen like

the one shown at the right appears. “ ”

appears instead of the thread color ID number.

This means that you can use any thread color

that you would like for the text.

The text is embroidered starting from the top line.

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Changing the text

If you would like to edit the text, you will have to delete the characters that you have entered, starting

from the last one, until you reach the point where your editing should begin. Then, enter the text.

1

Press the or key until is

highlighted, and then press the key.

The last entered character is deleted.

2

Keep pressing the key until you

reach the place in the text that you want

to change.

Example: To change “Ster ” to “Star ”

1Press the or key until is highlighted,

and then press the key three times to

delete “er”.

2Press the or key until the lowercase

letters appear.

Key information

• To go back to edit the text, press the key. (See the section Changing the text on

page 31.)

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3 Enter “ar ” as described on pages 29 and 30.

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Checking the text

If the line of text that has been entered is too long to fit in the LCD display, you can scroll it from the

beginning to the end.

1

Press the or key until is

highlighted, and then press the key.

The whole line of text, starting from the beginning,

scrolls to the left at the bottom of the LCD display.

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Chapter 4

CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 INDEX Chapter 6

4

Additional Operations

This chapter explains some of the other functions available with this machine.

SELECTING A PATTERN FROM A DESIGN CASSETTE

In addition to the many patterns built into the machine, there are a variety of optional design cassettes

containing other patterns.

1

Before turning on the machine, insert the

design cassette into the slot for an optional

design cassette.

Make sure that the arrow mark on the design cassette

faces up. Then, insert the design cassette straight into

the slot as far as possible.

If the machine is on, press the key to turn it off.

2

Press the key, and then press

key.

After the start-up animation appears on the LCD

display, a screen like the one shown at the right

appears. The icons of the categories on the design

cassette appear in front of the icons for the built-in

pattern categories.

1The mark means that pattern category is on

the design cassette.

CAUTION

• Be sure to turn off the machine before removing the design cassette.

• Be sure to insert the optional design cassette correctly. Also, be sure not to insert anything

other than the design cassette into the slot, otherwise the machine may break.

• Do not try to disassemble the design cassette. Also, do not touch the connectors of the

design cassette.

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SAVING A PATTERN

CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 INDEX Chapter 6

3

Select the pattern, enter the text, and

sew the embroidery in the same way

that you would with a built-in pattern.

1This indicator appears when a pattern from the design

cassette is selected.

SAVING A PATTERN

Patterns that you use often or patterns with text that you entered can be saved so you can quickly select

them to be used again. Up to four patterns can be saved.

1

Press the or key until is

highlighted.

2

Press the key.

A screen like the one shown at the right appears.

1This indicates that this screen is for saving patterns.

2This means that a pattern has not yet been saved in this

pocket. The number refers to the pocket that the

information will be saved in.

3“” indicates that a pattern has already been saved in

this pocket.

4This indicator appears if the pattern saved in the

selected pocket will be embroidered with a chenille texture.

If patterns from a design cassette have been saved,

a screen like the one shown at the right appears.

5The mark means that the pattern saved in

that pocket is from the inserted design cassette.

6The mark means that the pattern saved in

that pocket is not from the inserted design cassette in

place at this time.

7This indicator appears if the pattern saved in a pocket

with the or mark is selected or a

design cassette is inserted.

NOTE

• The design cassettes may contain more than one pattern category.

• For more information about the patterns, check the pattern list included with each

optional design cassette.

NOTE

• This is the same screen that appears after embroidering is finished or when the key

is pressed while the screen shown on page 13 of the section Inserting the thread cartridge

and design frame is displayed.

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4

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SAVING A PATTERN

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3

Press the or key until the pocket

where you want to save the pattern is

highlighted, and then press the key.

If a pattern has not yet been saved in the selected pocket:

4

The pattern is saved and a screen like

the one shown at the right appears.

(The number indicated will be the number of the

selected pocket.)

5

Then, the screen shown at the right

appears.

If a pattern has already been saved in the selected pocket:

4

A screen showing the saved pattern

appears.

1Number of the selected pocket

2Sample of the saved pattern (If a pocket with the

mark was selected, the pattern is displayed

at 2, and the indicator at 5 appears. If a pocket with

the mark was selected, “ ” appears at 2,

and the indicator at 5 appears. To check the saved

pattern, turn off the machine, insert the design cassette

for the saved pattern, and then start again from the beginning. (Even if “ ” is displayed, the new pattern

can be saved.)

3This indicator appears if the pattern saved in the selected pocket will be embroidered with a chenille

texture.

4If  appears, the pattern saved in the selected pocket is a frame or template pattern. (For details on

checking the text, see the section Checking the text in a saved pattern on page 39.)

5This indicator appears if the pattern saved in the selected pocket is from a design cassette.

5

Press the key.

An animation like the one shown at the right

appears.

2

3

5 1

4

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SAVING A PATTERN

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6

To replace the old pattern with the new

one, press the key.

The pattern is saved and a screen like the one

shown at the right appears.

7

Then, the screen shown at the right

appears.

Key information

• If you want to keep the old pattern, press the key.

CAUTION

• Do not turn off the machine or disconnect the AC adapter from it or from the electrical

outlet while a pattern is being saved, otherwise the pattern will not be saved correctly.

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RETRIEVING A SAVED PATTERN

CONTENTS Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 INDEX Chapter 6

RETRIEVING A SAVED PATTERN

Saved patterns can quickly be retrieved to be used again.

1

Press the or key until is

highlighted.

2

Press the key.

A screen like the one shown at the right appears.

1Indicates that this screen is for retrieving saved

patterns

(For details about the other symbols, see page 34.)

3

Press the or key until the pocket

with the pattern that you want is

highlighted.

4

Press the key.

A screen like the one shown at the right appears.

(For details about the other symbols, see page 35.)

NOTE

• If the saved pattern that you want to retrieve is from a design cassette, be sure that the

design cassette is inserted before turning on the machine.

Key information

• If you want to select a different saved pattern, press the key.

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5

To retrieve the saved pattern, press the

key.

The embroidering animation appears on the LCD

display, and then a screen like the one shown at

the right appears. Go back to the section Inserting

the thread cartridge and design frame on page 13 to start embroidering.

NOTE

• If the screen shown at the right appears, a

design cassette is not currently inserted.

• If the screen shown at the right appears, the

design cassette for the pattern saved in the

selected pocket is not currently inserted.

If either of these error screens appear, turn off the machine, insert the correct design cassette

for the saved pattern, and then start again from the beginning.

Key information

• If a saved one-point pattern was selected, press the key to go to the screen where you

can select a pattern.

If a saved frame or template pattern was selected, press the key to go to the screen

where you can enter the text for the last line.

• To select a different saved pattern, do one of the following:

- Press the key, highlight , and then press the key.

- Press the key, and then turn on the machine again.

This will take you back to the screen where you can select a pattern category. Then, start

again from step 1.

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Checking the text in a saved pattern

If the saved pattern is a frame or template pattern with

text,  appears to show that you can check the text. (See

the section Saving a pattern on page 34 and the section

Retrieving a saved pattern on page 37.)

1

Press the key. If  appears, press

the key to check the rest of the text.

A screen like the one shown at the right appears.

1Number of the selected pocket

2Selected font and text size (stitch)

3If  or  appears, press the or key to display

more characters.

4Number of the line of text being checked

5Shows which line of the total number of lines of text is being checked

6Text that has been entered

2

If more than one line of text has been

entered, press the key.

A screen like the one shown at the right appears for

the next line of text.

3

When you are finished checking the text, press the key.

If you were saving a pattern, an animation like the

one shown at the right appears. Go back to step 5

on page 35.

If you were selecting a saved pattern, an animation

appears, and then a screen like the one shown at

the right appears. Go back to the section Inserting

the thread cartridge and design frame on page 13

to start embroidering.

Key information

• To go back to the screen where you can select a pocket, press the key.

• To go back to the previous screen, press the key.

ABCDE

1 2 3

564

abcde

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EDITING THE TEXT IN A SAVED PATTERN

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EDITING THE TEXT IN A SAVED PATTERN

After a saved template pattern is selected, the text can be changed. This is convenient if you want to

use the same pattern and change the text.

1

Select the saved frame or template

pattern.

(See the section Retrieving a saved pattern on

page 37.)

2

Press the key.

3

A screen like the one shown at the right

appears for the last line of text.

1Text that has been entered

4

Change the text, font or text size.

To change the text, go to the section Changing the text on page 31.

To change the font or text size, press the key. A

screen like the one shown at the right appears so

that you can choose the font and text size. (See the

section Entering text on page 28.)

If more than one line of text has been entered,

press the key. A screen showing the previous

line of text appears.

5

Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each line of

text that you want to change.

CAUTION

• If the font or text size is changed, the complete line of text will be deleted.

• If the font screen for the first line of text is displayed and the key is pressed, the screen

for selecting the pattern appears. From here, you will have to select a new pattern and

enter the text in its entirety again.

• Even after retrieving a saved pattern and changing the text, the original saved text does

not change. If you want to keep the new text, you will have to save it.

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STOPPING AND CONTINUING EMBROIDERING

If the thread breaks or the cartridge runs out of thread, stop embroidering, fix the thread, and then go

back to the point in the pattern where sewing stopped.

If the thread cartridge ran out of thread:

Get a new thread cartridge.

If the thread broke:

Pull the thread out of the cartridge. For details on pulling the thread out from the cartridge, see the

section Pulling the thread end out of the cartridge on page 45.

1

Press the key to stop embroidering.

After sewing a few stitches, the machine stops, and

a screen like the one shown at the right appears.

1The highlighted number is the number of the thread

color that was being embroidered.

2

Press the thread cartridge release button ( ), and then remove the

thread cartridge.

3

Press the key.

A screen like the one shown at the right appears.

1Total number of thread colors used in the pattern

2Number indicating the order of the thread color being

embroidered

3The part of the pattern that is being embroidered

4Press the key to go back 11 stitches.

5Press the key to skip ahead 11 stitches.

6Press the key to skip ahead one thread color. (The number at 5 increases by 1.)

7Press the key to go back one thread color. (The number at 6 decreases by 1.)

Key information

• Holding down the or key moves forward or backward 31 stitches.

• Holding down the or key moves forward or backward through the thread

colors.

NOTE

• If the number at 2 is highlighted, embroidering for that thread color was stopped. If

stitching is moved back to the beginning for that thread color or if another thread color

is selected, the highlighting at 2 disappears.

1

4 6 35 2

7 1

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4

Press the key to go back to the point

where sewing stopped.

Align the hole in the thread cartridge slot (shown by the

arrow at the right) with the point where sewing stopped.

Go back a little before the point where sewing stopped

so the stitches will overlap a little.

5

Press the key.

The screen displayed in step 1 appears again.

6

Insert the thread cartridge, and then press the key to continue sewing.

Key information

• If you go back too far, press the key.

NOTE

• If the screen shown at the right appears, the

thread cartridge was not removed. Remove

the thread cartridge.

• If it is difficult to find the point where sewing

stopped, insert the thread cartridge, and then

align the needle with the desired position.

Key information

• Pressing the key goes back to step 1.

• To go back to step 3, press the key.

NOTE

• If embroidering is stopped and restarted, some extra needle holes may be punched in the

pre-cut design fabric, but it can still be used.

• If you wish to remove the design frame, press the key, and then pull it out. (See the

section Removing the design frame on page 44.) Before continuing embroidering, be sure

to insert the design frame with the correct side facing up.

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Continuing embroidering after your machine is turned off

If the machine was turned off, restart embroidering as explained below.

Example: To continue embroidering from the second color

1

Turn on the machine and insert the design frame.

2

Select the pattern that you wish to

finish. When a screen like the one

shown at the right appears, press the

key.

3

A screen like the one shown at the right

appears.

4

Press the key until “02” appears at

1.

5

Like in step 4 on page 42, press the key to go forward to the point where

sewing stopped.

Go back a little before the point where sewing stopped so the stitches will overlap a little.

Key information

• If you go forward too far, press the key.

Key information

• If you go forward too far, press the key.

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6

Press the key.

The screen displayed at the right appears again.

7

Insert the thread cartridge, and then press the key to continue sewing.

REMOVING THE DESIGN FRAME

If you want to stop embroidering and take out the design frame, follow the steps below.

1

Press the key to stop embroidering.

After sewing a few stitches, the machine stops.

2

Press the thread cartridge release button

( ), and then remove the thread

cartridge.

3

Press the key. After the design frame

moves to its starting point, pull it straight

out.

Key information

• Pressing the key displays the screen shown at the right.

• To go back to step 4, press the key.

NOTE

• If the screen shown at the right appears, the

thread cartridge was not removed. Remove

the thread cartridge.

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PULLING THE THREAD END OUT OF THE CARTRIDGE

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PULLING THE THREAD END OUT OF THE CARTRIDGE

If the thread breaks or is not feeding out of the cartridge, the embroidery will not be sewn correctly.

Follow the steps below to pull the end of the thread out from the cartridge.

1

Put the needle guard cap over the needle.

1Needle guard cap

2

Swing open the cover

of the thread

cartridge.

3

Use a thin object to depress the thread

release button. Now, pull out about 6”

(15 cm) of thread.

1Thread release button

CAUTION

• Do not open the cover too far. Also, do not open it with excess force, otherwise the thread

cartridge may break.

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PULLING THE THREAD END OUT OF THE CARTRIDGE

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4

Use scissors to cut off the end of the

thread that was pulled out. Then, insert

the end of the thread into the red hole,

and while twisting it, guide it through

the cartridge until it comes out at the

bottom of the cartridge.

1Red hole

5

After the thread is fed out of the

bottom of the cartridge, check that

the thread is hooked over the pin

shown at the right. Then, while

pulling on the thread feeding out

the bottom of the cartridge, close

the cover.

1Pin

2Thread

3Thread pulled out of the cartridge

6

Trim the thread at the bottom of the

cartridge so it is 3/4 to 1” (2 to 3 cm) long.

13/4 to 1” (2 to 3 cm)

CAUTION

• If the thread is not hooked over the pin, the machine cannot embroider.

WARNING

Keep the needle guard cap over the needle while guiding the thread through the cartridge.

If the needle sticks out, it could cause injuries.

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CHANGING THE CONTRAST OF THE LCD DISPLAY

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CHANGING THE CONTRAST OF THE LCD DISPLAY

If the LCD display is hard to read, it can be made either lighter or darker.

1

Turn off the machine.

2

Hold down the key, and press the

key to turn the machine on again.

The screen shown at the right appears.

3

Press the or key to change the

contrast.

To make the LCD display lighter, press the key.

To make the LCD display darker, press the key.

4

Press the key.

The LCD display becomes darker, and then the

machine goes off automatically.

Key information

• If you do not want to change the LCD display contrast, press the key.

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IF THE SAFETY MECHANISM WAS ACTIVATED

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IF THE SAFETY MECHANISM WAS ACTIVATED

If the safety mechanism is activated and this machine automatically stops, follow the steps below to

reset the machine.

1

If the safety mechanism is activated, the

screen shown at the right appears.

2

Press the key to turn off the machine.

3

Disconnect the AC adapter from the machine and from the electrical

outlet.

4

Turn the needle position adjustment

dial (at the bottom of the machine) in

either direction as shown until the

thread cartridge is level.

1Level position

2Needle position adjustment dial

5

Press the thread cartridge release

button ( ), and then remove the

thread cartridge.

6

Turn on the machine and finish

embroidering.

CAUTION

• After the safety mechanism has been activated, check that the thread cartridge, design

frame and pre-cut design fabric are not damaged.

- If the thread cartridge that was removed is broken or has a bent needle, dispose of the

cartridge. Use a new thread cartridge.

- If the design frame is damaged, use a different frame.

- If the pre-cut design fabric is damaged, use a new design fabric.

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5

Appendix

CLEANING PRECAUTIONS

Cleaning the surface of this machine

Using a soft, dry cloth, wipe off any dust and dirt from the surface of the machine. Dirt that is hard to

remove can be cleaned off using a damp cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If this machine is not working correctly, check the following table for details on how to fix it. If the machine

is still not working correctly, contact your Brother retailer or visit www.brother.com for the name of your

nearest authorized service center.

WARNING

Before cleaning, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, otherwise injuries or

electric shock may occur.

CAUTION

• Do not use solvents such a benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the surface of the

machine, otherwise it may become discolored or damaged the surface.

Symptom Cause Solution

The machine cannot

be turned on.

The AC adapter is not connected

correctly.

Make sure that the AC adapter is connected

correctly. (page 9)

The embroidery

cannot be sewn. The

pattern is not sewn

correctly.

1The pre-cut design fabric is not

correctly placed in the design

frame.

Make sure that the pre-cut design fabric is

correctly placed in the design frame. (page

10)

2The design frame is not correctly

inserted into the machine.

Make sure that the design frame is correctly

inserted into the machine. (page 16)

3The specially designed pre-cut

design fabric was not used.

Use only the pre-cut design fabrics

designed exclusively for this machine.

(page 10)

4The thread cartridge has run out

of thread.

Insert a new thread cartridge. (page 14)

5The thread is not feeding out of

the cartridge.

Make sure that the thread feeds correctly

from the thread cartridge. (page 45)

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ERROR SCREENS

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ERROR SCREENS

If wrong operation is performed, such as pressing the key while the thread cartridge is incorrectly

inserted, an error screen appears. When an error screen appears, follow the instructions given in the

screen or press the key to continue operation.

The thread is not cut

when the cartridge is

being removed.

The thread cartridge was being

pressed down while the thread

cartridge release button ( ) was

pressed.

Follow the precautions for removing the

thread cartridge (page 15).

Error screen Remedy

No more characters can be entered.

The maximum number of characters that can be entered in

the template pattern has been reached. Change the text to

make it shorter (page 31), select a smaller text size (page

28), or quit entering text.

No text has been entered.

No text has been entered in a template pattern. Enter the

text. (page 28)

No design cassette is inserted.

The design cassette for the pattern saved in the selected

pocket is not inserted. Turn off the machine before inserting

the design cassette. (page 33)

The wrong design cassette is inserted.

The selected pattern is not on the design cassette that is

inserted. Turn off the machine before inserting the correct

design cassette. (page 33)

This design cassette cannot be used.

The design cassette that is inserted cannot be used with this

machine. Remove the design cassette and check with your

Brother retailer.

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ERROR SCREENS

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No thread cartridge is inserted.

Insert the thread cartridge. (page 14)

Press the thread cartridge release button ( ).

This screen appears when an operation was performed

without removing the thread cartridge. Press the thread

cartridge release button ( ) and remove the thread

cartridge.

The thread cartridge was removed.

The thread cartridge release button ( ) was pressed

while embroidering. Turn off the machine, remove the

thread cartridge, and then continue embroidering from the

point where sewing was stopped. (page 14)

The safety mechanism has activated.

Follow the instructions in the section If the safety

mechanism was activated on page 48. If the error is not

corrected, turn off the machine and contact your Brother

retailer.

System error

Disconnect the machine and contact your Brother retailer

or visit www.brother.com for the name of your nearest

authorized service center.

Error screen Remedy

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SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

Input Solid rubber keyboard

Number of keys: 9 (8 + power key)

LCD display Dot matrix LCD

Size: 32 × 96 dots

Indicators: 2

Embroidering Thread insertion method (using specially designed thread

cartridges)

Maximum embroidering area: 60 × 60 mm

Maximum embroidering speed: 300 stitches/minute

Power supply Specially designed AC adapter

Size Dimensions: 220 (W) × 220 (D) × 110 (H) mm

Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg (main unit only)

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INDEX

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INDEX

A

AC adapter ....................................................1, 9

AC adapter connector ....................................3, 9

accessories ........................................................1

arrow keys .........................................................3

B

built-in characters ............................................29

built-in fonts ....................................................27

C

chenille embroidery .........................................25

chenille indicator ...............................................4

cleaning ...........................................................49

continuing embroidering .................................43

D

design cassette .................................................33

design cassette indicator ..............................4, 34

design frame ............................................1, 4, 19

inserting ....................................................16

removal position .......................................44

removing .............................................17, 44

design frame key ..........................................3, 44

design frame mount .....................................4, 16

design frame mounting bracket ....................3, 16

design frame slot ................................................3

E

embroidering ...................................................17

embroidering area ...........................................10

error screens ....................................................50

F

finishing ...........................................................21

fonts ................................................................27

frame patterns ....................................................8

frame-opening tabs ............................................4

G

groove .............................................................14

guide ...........................................................4, 14

H

highlighting .......................................................4

I

inserting

design cassette ..........................................33

design frame ..............................................16

pre-cut design fabric ..................................10

thread cartridge ......................................... 14

iron-on adhesive ..........................................1, 21

K

keys ...................................................................3

N

needle position adjustment dial ................... 3, 48

O

OK key .............................................................. 3

On/off key ......................................................... 3

one-point patterns .............................................8

operation keys ................................................... 3

P

parts ..................................................................3

pattern categories ........................................ 8, 11

pattern list .........................................................8

pattern number ............................................ 8, 12

pattern types ...................................................... 8

patterns ...........................................................11

power key .........................................................3

pre-cut design fabric .................................... 1, 10

pre-cut design fabric pins ............................4, 10

R

reference line ..................................................21

removing

design frame ........................................17, 44

thread cartridge ......................................... 15

retrieving saved patterns .................................. 37

return key .......................................................... 3

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INDEX

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S

safety mechanism ......................................48, 51

saving patterns .................................................34

screens

contrast .....................................................47

description ..................................................4

error ..........................................................50

quick reference guide ................................55

selecting

characters ..................................................28

patterns .....................................................11

slot for design cassette .................................3, 33

specifications ...................................................52

start/stop key ......................................................3

supplies .............................................................2

T

template patterns .........................................8, 27

text

checking .............................................32, 39

editing .................................................31, 40

entering .....................................................28

fonts ..........................................................27

size ...........................................................27

thread amount check window ...........................4

thread cartridge ...........................................1, 45

inserting ....................................................14

removing ...................................................15

thread cartridge release button ...............3, 15, 41

thread cartridge slot .....................................3, 14

thread color ID number ...............................4, 13

thread cutting ............................................15, 50

troubleshooting ................................................49

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6

Quick Reference Guide

This chapter shows which screens appear when the different functions are used. For information on each

screen, check the table on pages 56 to 58. For more details on each function, check the page number listed

in the table.

ABCDE

To select a saved pattern

Template patterns

(Typing in text)

One-point patterns

To save the pattern

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

22

9

0

A

B

C

88

DD

E

F

G

K

H

I

J

While embroidering

Insert the thread cartridge.

Embroidering finishes

Other

Insert the design frame. Then, .

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No. Screen Details

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1Appears when the machine is turned on.

Press .

p. 11

2Select the pattern category.

For a one-point pattern, select . (Continue with 3.)

For a frame pattern, select . (Continue with 9.)

For a template pattern, select . (Continue with 9.)

To select a saved pattern, select . (Continue with H.)

p. 11

3Select the pattern. p. 12

4Insert the thread cassette with the number that is

displayed.

If is pressed, continue with K.

If is pressed, continue with 8.

Repeat for each color.

p. 13

5Insert the design frame with the side shown in the

display facing up. Then, press .

p. 16

6The embroidery is being sewn. p. 17

7Press the thread cartridge release button ( ),

and then remove the thread cartridge.

p. 20

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8To sew the same pattern again (Then,

continue with 4.):

To save the pattern (Then, continue

with D.):

To select a different pattern (Then,

continue with 2.):

p. 20

To type in text (for a template text):

9Select the pattern. p. 12

0Select the font and text size.

Repeat for each line of text.

p. 28

AEnter the text.

Press , , or to select the

character.

When you are finished entering the text, select

, and then press . (If you are finished

entering all lines of text for the pattern, continue

with 4.)

p. 28

BTo delete a character, select . p. 31

CTo check the text, select . p. 32

To save a pattern:

DSelect a pocket.

To select a pocket where a pattern is not saved

yet (Then, continue with G.):

To select a pocket where a pattern is already

saved (Then, continue with E.):

p. 35

ECheck the saved pattern. (Then, continue with G.)

For a template pattern, press , and then continue

with F.

p. 35

FCheck the text in a saved pattern. (Then, continue

with G.)

For more than one line, press to check the next

line.

p. 39

No. Screen Details

See page

ABCDE

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GThe pattern is saved. (Then, continue with 8.) p. 35

To retrieve a saved pattern:

HSelect a pocket. p. 37

ICheck the pattern. (Then, continue with 4.)

For a template pattern, press , and then continue

with K.

p. 37

JCheck the text in the pattern. (Then, continue with 4.)

For more than one line, press to check the next

line.

p. 39

While embroidering:

KTo find a thread color, press or .

To find a stitch, press or . (Then, continue with

4.)

p. 43

No. Screen Details

See page

ABCDE

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